<div class="wpbdp-field-display wpbdp-field wpbdp-field-value field-display field-value wpbdp-field- wpbdp-field-meta wpbdp-field-type-url wpbdp-field-association-meta " ><div class="value"><a href="http://paragonarchitects.com/" rel="" target="_self" title="Berkeley Marina Shorebird Park">Berkeley Marina Shorebird Park</a></div></div>
Nature & Visitor Centre One the first civic buildings to be built out of straw bale in the United States. Designed by DSA Architects with fellow architect Greg VanMechelen. Environmental features include: Straw Bale Exterior Walls, Passive Solar Design, Building Integrated Photovoltaics, Hot Water Solar Panels for Radiant Heating System, Natural Linoleum Floors, Interior Walls from compressed straw panels, Recycled and Sustainably Harvested Wood Framing Cabinetry from Wheat Straw particleboard, Countertops made from Recycled Glass.